Traveling Thursday: De Witte Lelie Hotel, Antwerp
I’m always dying to go somewhere and since about a year ago, I’ve been itching to go to Antwerp. I’m so inspired by all the great design that’s been coming from Antwerp over the years (Martin Margiela, Ann Demeulemeester, Dries Van Noten – three of my all time favorites) that I think it’s a must for me the next time I’m in Europe.
Plus, Belgium has the world’s best chocolate and beer. I’m not normally a big consumer of chocolate or beer but I am when I’m in Belgium! Oh, and we can’t forget the frites. Also the best in the world.
Being the center of style that it is, it’s no surprise that there are some very fashionable places to stay in Antwerp. De Witte Lelie Hotel has caught my eye for its gorgeous, understated decor and traditional architecture.
It’s just so elegant, isn’t it?
Happy Traveling Thursday and bon voyage!
(Photos: De Witte Lelie Hotel)
How beautiful! I adore that white fireplace!
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I can see why you'd want to go there… can I come, too?? Beautiful – the architectural details are incredible… and I love the contrast between the more traditional and elegant rooms downstairs and the simple, beamed bedrooms upstairs… Sigh. Add it to the list (the-getting-ever-longer-and-longer list)..!
-maria
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Really beautiful, Alek. Simple and understated and quietly dazzling. Man, could I ever succumb to the siren call of this place…especially now.
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it is elegant and the designs are kind of minimalist, but don't lack warmth in any way. just gorgeous!
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Gorgeous hotel! Oh, don't forget those delicious moules in Belgium!
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Ooooo this is gorgeous! I would love to have a home like that… I really need to get decorating my own place! Thanks for the inspiration.
Hi!!! so many days trying to open your blog and nothing…!!! I LOVE the bedrooms in this hotel… They are so perfect and clean… thank you very much for all your comments
you are so kind
Another fabulous find….thanks for always giving us the best hotels in the coolest places!
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last week I went to Brugge in Belgium there were little houses just like this and lots of chocolat shops and evena chocolat museum. I really enjoyed it. Antwerp I don't really know for anything further then industrie ;/
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Love the architecture and the simplicity of the decor they chose. The clean lines and neutral color palette is divine. Just a couple of days ago I was picking up a few pieces for my winter wardrobe. Four out of the ten pieces I purchased were by the designers you mentioned plus Bruno Pieters as well. So much beauty and talent!
Love Traveling Thursdays!
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I utterly LOVE this. I so want to go to Antwerp. M0851 (the Canadian, high-end leather goods retailer) has a small hotel there. Weird, I know. I want to stay there…
It's fantastic! I have a wonderful memory of eating the best waffle of my life in Belgium, so any mention of the country brings up good feelings
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This is so beautiful – I was just talking about an upcoming Amsterdam trip, perhaps a little Antwerp detour?
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Oh how I LOVE travelling thursdays! De Witte Lelie Hotel looks sooooo amazing! I'd love to go to Antwerp. I've been to Bruges, which was stunning, but WOW!
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These are great – just wish I could say "Demeulemeester"!!!
I want to go there too!
Chocolate…frites…MMMMMMmmm.
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beautiful! especially smitten with the second image, and adore chocolate, so Antwerp sounds like a brilliant idea
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I would like to go to antwerpen everyone told me it's tne new lively town.
Christian
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fabulous post… i will go with you… i am planning next year for sure! have a great weekend… x pam